Yesterday Prime Minister Harper dropped the election writ, and Canada is now in it’s 42nd election since confederation. There has been much speculation around the timing of the writ dropping. This election will be one of the longest and most costliest elections in modern times, which could cost Canadian tax payers close to $1 billion+ […]
Tag: election 2015
Northern Reflections: Having It His Way.
http://www.cp24.com/news/ Yesterday, Stephen Harper said that he was forced to begin his seventy-seven day election campaign because the other parties had started campaigning early. And, he said, parties should pay for campaigns themselves. It’s truly remarkable that he can say this kind of stuff with a straight face. Michael
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper and the Porky Election Call
It seems only fitting that Stephen Harper should kick off his last election campaign, in the same way he has governed this country.By seeking to extract maximum political advantage from the withered carcass of our democracy.By making it only too clear that the H in Harper stands for hypocrisy. Or
Continue readingSusan on the Soapbox: The One Question to Ask a Conservative Candidate in This Election
He did it. Stephen Harper dropped the writ and we’re heading into a 78 day election campaign. Oh joy! I’m serious. I intend to have a real conversation with my Conservative MP, the ditzy Joan Crockatt. I expect our conversation to go something like this: Ding dong. (Dog erupts into
Continue readingMaple-Flavoured Politics: Does Hypocrisy Underlie the Long Writ Period?
It’s official. Stephen Harper went to the Governor General and initiated the official election campaign period, which will be about twice as long as the minimum the Canada Elections Act requires. That Act declares that the date of the election must be at least 36 days after the writs have
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Who Says the Cons Aren’t Trying to Buy the Election?
As I mentioned in my last post, Stephen Harper and his criminal Con gang now seem to have a triple-edged strategy.They are going to try to cripple the opposition by extending the campaign. They are going to use the financial advantage that gives them by bombarding us with their porky
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper and the Final Battle for Canada
For ten long years he has schemed and plotted to destroy the Canada he hates so much, by perverting our traditions, and dismembering our democracy.And now he's got a new plan that he hopes will do both.Force a long and exhausting election campaign upon Canadians, so he can bombard them
Continue readingPostArctica: What Is Wrong With Canadians?
Meet Dean A. Del Mastro. Yep, that is good old Dean being escorted to prison. From Wiki – Dean A. Del Mastro (born August 16, 1970) is a former Canadian politician. He represented Peterborough in the House of Commons of Canada as a member of the Conservative Party from January
Continue readingPostArctica: What Is Wrong With Canadians?
Meet Dean A. Del Mastro. Yep, that is good old Dean being escorted to prison. From Wiki – Dean A. Del Mastro (born August 16, 1970) is a former Canadian politician. He represented Peterborough in the House of Commons of Canada as a member of the Conservative Party from January
Continue readingSusan on the Soapbox: Dear Mr Harper: About that Poll…
On Thursday I answered the phone and it was you Mr Harper (well, your robot pollster lady) wondering whether I’d answer a 30 second political survey. While I can’t be certain she was calling on your behalf, the nature of her questions led me to the inevitable conclusion that I
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Can Stephen Harper and his Cons Really Buy the Election?
Well there he was in Saskatchewan yesterday, looking as ghastly as I have ever seen him.Announcing his plan to shrink the Senate by attrition. Prime Minister Stephen Harper is vowing not to make any more Senate appointments, in an effort to distance himself from the scandal-plagued Red Chamber and to goad provinces
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Justin Trudeau and the Ghastly and Dangerous Separatist Card
As anyone who has ever read this blog must know, I have tried to be as non-partisan as possible, and stay out of the battles between the Liberals and the NDP.In the firm belief that all progressives should focus on defeating Stephen Harper and his foul Con regime, who are threatening
Continue readingMind Bending Politics: The Munk School of Global Affairs on Possible Conflict of Interest In Debates
Last week, I wrote that the Munk School of Global Affairs received $9 million in federal research grants, and hinted about a possible conflict of interest this funding may have on the federal leaders debate, and with the leader selection processes for these debates. The Munk School of Global Affairs responded to that blog. Munk […]
Montreal Simon: Pierre Poilievre and the Con Christmas in July
I don't think I've ever seen such a scary tricycle scene since the famous one in the horror movie The Shining.You know this one.Pierre Polievre aka Mini Harper or Dickhead, pedalling furiously all over Canada pretending he's Santa Claus.And that it's Christmas in July.Read more »
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper and the Con Plan to Steal the Election
It was a day of good news and bad news on the election front yesterday.The good news is that now that we know that Stephen Harper is cancelling his annual trip to the Arctic, we know that he is almost certainly going drop the writ much sooner than expected. So we
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Early Election Call and the Cowardice of Stephen Harper
As you know I'm deeply concerned by the horrible thought that Stephen Harper could ruin our summer, or steal it, as only Great Maniac Leader could.By calling an election one month earlier than most people had expected. So he can use a longer campaign to bankrupt his opponents.So I'm very glad to
Continue readingMind Bending Politics: Big Media Influencing Canadian Election For Political Favoritism
As the debates over the debates has raged on over the past several months, one thing is becoming increasingly clear. Journalists in Canada seem to be throwing out their duty of independence and holding our political parties to account for political favors; thus Canadians can’t rely on the media to do their traditional role of […]
Montreal Simon: Does Stephen Harper Have a Plan To Ruin Our Summer?
I've been trying to soak up every precious minute of summer I can. Trying to escape the city by heading out on the lake, to feel the wind in my face or the sun beating down on me.Or just lying in my hammock, with my cell phone turned off, reading
Continue readingThe Sir Robert Bond Papers: The long summer campaign #nlpoli
Liberal leader Dwight Ball kicked off a 10 week campaign swing around the province this week. It’s basically a tour of the local festivals coupled that the party leaders do every summer. This one is a bit different. Ball has a few planned speeches mixed in there somewhere and Ball
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper and the Mean Streak of the Con Regime
There are so many reasons to despise Stephen Harper and his monstrous Con regime.For what they have done to Canada, and what they might do to it if they are re-elected. But for me the main reason is what Gerald Caplan calls its mean streak. Read more »
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